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TRAVELING FROM Los Angeles TO Oakland BY bus

AVERAGE PRICE

$30

MX$538

CA$37

€25

£22

kn189

Kč660

zł108

CHF29

FASTEST TIME

5h 55m

TRIPS PER DAY

18

bus CARRIERS

3

How can I get the cheapest bus ticket from Los Angeles to Oakland?

Wanderu makes it simple to get cheap bus tickets by searching prices and itineraries for 70+ bus and train lines in 20+ countries. Comparing your options and booking as early as possible is the best way to get the cheapest bus ticket from Los Angeles to Oakland.
Based on historic trends, the lowest average bus fare from Los Angeles to Oakland has been $24MX$428CA$30€20£18kn151Kč526zł86CHF23. By booking 29 days in advance, tickets are typically $12MX$210CA$15€10£9kn74Kč258zł42CHF11 cheaper than those booked at the last minute.

BEST PRICE

29 days

IN ADVANCE

HISTORIC PRICE TRENDS

When is the best time to travel from Los Angeles to Oakland?

The busiest time of the week for travel to Oakland from Los Angeles by bus is at 10pm on Sunday. If you plan to travel around this time, book your tickets well in advance as they may sell out.

2am on Saturday is when the least number of people travel by bus on this route. If you’re looking for a little extra space, departing around this time is your best chance to be on an uncrowded bus.

BUSIEST ON

Sun

LEAST BUSY ON

Sat

How many daily bus trips are there from Los Angeles to Oakland?

TRIPS PER DAY

18

DIRECT TRIPS

17

EARLIEST DEPARTURE

12am

LATEST DEPARTURE

11pm

On average, there are 18 bus trips from Los Angeles to Oakland every day.
Greyhound schedules have the most departures from Los Angeles to Oakland, with an average of 12 trips per day, and 235 trips per month.

Bus lines that have service on this route offer WIFI and power outlets.

How long is the bus ride from Los Angeles to Oakland?
On average, a bus trip from Los Angeles to Oakland takes 8h 41m to make the 343.6 mi - 552.8 km journey.
Megabus has the fastest advertised travel time of 7h 9m to get from Los Angeles to Oakland.

Bus lines that run from Los Angeles to Oakland

Getting from Los Angeles to Oakland by BoltBus:

BoltBus serves major cities in the northeastern and northwestern US. It has new buses, outlets and extra legroom. What about $1 tickets? Yup! Those too! See the BoltBus Coupon guide.

Avg. time
8h 27m

Avg. price
$30
MX$540
CA$37
€25
£22
kn190
Kč663
zł109
CHF29

Getting from Los Angeles to Oakland by Megabus:

Megabus is an intercity bus service providing clean, and dependable rides to major cities in the USA. Heard about MegaBus $1 tickets? Read about them and Megabus discounts now.

Avg. time
7h 17m

Avg. price
$33
MX$596
CA$41
€28
£25
kn210
Kč731
zł120
CHF32

Getting from Los Angeles to Oakland by Greyhound Bus Lines:

Greyhound Bus Lines is the largest bus carrier in the US. Spanning all the way from the East Coast to the West Coast, they cover over 1000 cities all over the United States.

Avg. time
9h 9m

Avg. price
$32
MX$565
CA$39
€27
£23
kn199
Kč693
zł114
CHF30

Getting from Los Angeles to Oakland by BoltBus:

BoltBus serves major cities in the northeastern and northwestern US. It has new buses, outlets and extra legroom. What about $1 tickets? Yup! Those too! See the BoltBus Coupon guide.

Avg. time
8h 27m

Avg. price
$30
MX$540
CA$37
€25
£22
kn190
Kč663
zł109
CHF29

Getting from Los Angeles to Oakland by Megabus:

Megabus is an intercity bus service providing clean, and dependable rides to major cities in the USA. Heard about MegaBus $1 tickets? Read about them and Megabus discounts now.

Avg. time
7h 17m

Avg. price
$33
MX$596
CA$41
€28
£25
kn210
Kč731
zł120
CHF32

Getting from Los Angeles to Oakland by Greyhound Bus Lines:

Greyhound Bus Lines is the largest bus carrier in the US. Spanning all the way from the East Coast to the West Coast, they cover over 1000 cities all over the United States.

Avg. time
9h 9m

Avg. price
$32
MX$565
CA$39
€27
£23
kn199
Kč693
zł114
CHF30

TRIPS PER DAY

18

DIRECT TRIPS

17

EARLIEST DEPARTURE

12am

LATEST DEPARTURE

11pm

What are the popular bus stations in Los Angeles?

Depending on the bus line you travel with, your options include 11 stations that have bus departures from Los Angeles.
Most bus trips to Oakland will depart from Greyhound Station - 1716 E 7th St & Union Station.

Bus trips arrive in Oakland at 5 different stations, depending on the bus line you are traveling with.
Most bus trips arriving in Oakland from Los Angeles will drop you off at Greyhound Station - 2103 San Pablo Ave & W Oakland BART Station - 1451 7th St.

There are many connections from Los Angeles by bus if you’re feeling adventurous. Wanderu can also connect direct bus routes from Los Angeles to any city in our system, giving you thousands of options to create your perfect trip. When you’re looking for a fun and affordable day trip, try exploring deals from Los Angeles with Explore by Wanderu.

The best thing about traveling by bus is that there are many popular routes you can choose from to get a bus to Oakland. Wanderu can also connect direct bus routes from Oakland to any city in our system, giving plentiful options for a fun and affordable day trip.